Trying to Make It Work, Well "Work"

I do feel isolated at work. There are 5 people in the office. 3 of them are besities and that leaves me and one other chic. SHe tried to cozy up to me, and I entertained that until she pulled a very shady move. So, now, it is just me sitting in my little office, while the other 3 are huddled in another office giggling. You know what I do? I shine. I excel. The time they spend gossiping I spend answering questions on Mamapedia ;) and proactively working my job. I may not get thier attention, but I get the bosses! ANd he's the one paying bonuses. I reccomend you make the most of it or get out.

Well...it's probably not the time (as a newbie there) to start suggesting seating arrangements!

It sounds as if this job is not a good fit for you.
If you're desperate for the money--work and keep your head down.
You can always keep looking...after all you were looking for a job when you found this O., right? :)

Good luck!

I agree - have a heart to heart with your boss. Let him/her know that you feel isolated and that you could do a better job if seated with a team.

Now, there is a good chance that you won't get to move - sorry, but if there is no space, there is no space.

Often, felxability comes once you have been with the company a bit. after all, if yuo are new, you need to learn teh ropes. I'd wait 3 months and then go to your boss armed with the fact that you know what you are doing and can get it done at home.

Hang in there. Make the most of your 1.5 hours. And just know that it's not forever. Best of luck!!

On one hand I do believe we should be in a job we like or even love whenever possible. On the other hand, we do have to put our families first. Without knowing what you do it's hard to understand what you are talking about. When I worked in an office for a little more than a year, I found the conversations around me to be annoyingly distracting. I also didn't like the stupid chit chat. If it's possible to think about other things and still do the job, maybe headphones would help and some music. You could ask your boss if that would make the time pass quicker.

As for isolation.. I am with very small children all day and my mother isn't really a talker. So I understand feeling isolated when it comes to adults. But a few minutes on mamapedia or facebook and I'm fine. :)

While you are "making it work" keep your resume out there and keep looking.
In my experience is usually takes about 3 months to really make a decision whether you like a new workplace or not - that's how long it takes for all of your routines to become, well, routine. But if the hours + commute interfere with your family life, I would definitely keep on looking...
Good luck.

I'm sorry the hours aren't what they were supposed to be. That just sucks. In terms of being isolated, it's likely not a good fit for you but if that's your biggest complaint, that's not so bad. Where I work, getting an office is a reflection of seniority etc. I've been in an office for I think 10 years and sure it gets lonely sometimes. My job is very solitary in many ways and it's one of the bad parts. Same time, my husband is in meetings all day and has people interrupting him all day and that sucks too. It's hard to have the perfect balance. That's why they call it work, not fun as my dad always says. I have a radio in my office and that's a pro of having my own space. I might not be able to do that if I was in the middle of cubes or desks. So try some music and remember, it's work, not social time. Only way I socialize too is to walk to someone else's office or when they stop by mine. I eat alone in my office almost every day. But I think I'm lucky to have a good job!! I'd rather that than on my feet all day or dealing w/ irate customers or being out in the extreme weather at times etc. Also, not sure how old your kids are but do you need to bathe them EVERY night? I don't bath my kids every night for sure. Not sure if you mean Daddy wants his time from you but if he does, then that's after kids go to bed...

You need to tell your boss this.
Your motivation should be his primary concern, so if you feel isolated, it's in his best interest to find a resolution to that. I would suggest pointing out that it would help your productivity (instead of "I'm having a hard time working effectively").

As for quality of life, you're stuck there, I think.
Work is work.

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Keep looking for a new job.

Go for lunch with some co workers on break..meet in the breakroom for lunch. Keep it simple by brown bagging or do a potluck together.

Good luck and best wishes. What a drag..but it is good you feel fortunate to have a job.